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H.R. 313Became Law

Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 5, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30% or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, to up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Requires the forfeiture of any such leave that is not used during such 12-month period.

Requires such employee to submit to the head of the employing agency certification that such employee used such leave for purposes of being furnished treatment for such disability by a health care provider.

What just happenedNov 5, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-75.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8](D-MA)Sponsor
33 cosponsors27 D6 R
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  1. Nov 5, 2015President

    Became Public Law No: 114-75.

  2. Nov 5, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-75.

  3. Nov 5, 2015President

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 5, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 28, 2015Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 28, 2015President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 27, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 26, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Oct 26, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Oct 26, 2015Discharge

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7495)

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  11. Oct 26, 2015Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7495)

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  12. Sep 29, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  13. Sep 28, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. Sep 28, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6268)

  15. Sep 28, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6268)

  16. Sep 28, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 313.

  17. Sep 28, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6268-6269)

  18. Sep 28, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  19. Jun 25, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 132.

  20. Jun 25, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-180.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  21. Jun 25, 2015Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-180.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  22. Jan 27, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  23. Jan 27, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  24. Jan 13, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  25. Jan 13, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Jan 13, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawNov 5, 201549

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30% or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, to up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Requires the forfeiture of any such leave that is not used during such 12-month period.

Requires such employee to submit to the head of the employing agency certification that such employee used such leave for purposes of being furnished treatment for such disability by a health care provider.

Passed Senate without amendmentOct 26, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30% or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, to up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Requires the forfeiture of any such leave that is not used during such 12-month period.

Requires such employee to submit to the head of the employing agency certification that such employee used such leave for purposes of being furnished treatment for such disability by a health care provider.

Passed House without amendmentSep 28, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30% or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, to up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Requires the forfeiture of any such leave that is not used during such 12-month period.

Requires such employee to submit to the head of the employing agency certification that such employee used such leave for purposes of being furnished treatment for such disability by a health care provider.

Reported to House without amendmentJun 25, 201579

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30% or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, to up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Requires the forfeiture of any such leave that is not used during such 12-month period.

Requires such employee to submit to the head of the employing agency certification that such employee used such leave for purposes of being furnished treatment for such disability by a health care provider.

Introduced in HouseJan 13, 2015

Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015

Entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30% or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, to up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Requires the forfeiture of any such leave that is not used during such 12-month period.

Requires such employee to submit to the head of the employing agency certification that such employee used such leave for purposes of being furnished treatment for such disability by a health care provider.

Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 — Informed